jingling

present participle of jingle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jingling The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025 The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
Verb
  • The smell of sterile floors, gowns, instruments on clinking metal trays.
    Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Thursday’s ceremony followed Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in late June, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
    Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • With the inflation genie rattling the bottle, bonds sold off.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Adjacent to the team’s locker room, the sounds of drills digging and screws rattling were constants.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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“Jingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingling. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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